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BJ55 THX

2005 Citroen C8

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,959 mi
Last recorded104,959 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 THX
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2016 104,959 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 104,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 97,670 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust silencer loose at joint

Fail 9 Dec 2015 97,600 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear exhaust silencer loose at joint

Pass 22 Dec 2014 91,701 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,921 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 78,478 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 74,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 74,051 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 73,001 miles

os side repeater going white

slight play nsf ball joint

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2010 73,001 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

os side repeater going white

slight play nsf ball joint

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2009 61,164 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 47,630 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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BJ55 THX is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 THX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BJ55 THX registered?

BJ55 THX is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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